What is the two-pronged approach to helping adolescents with their behavioral, social, or academic problems?
a. A focus on both peers and the school environment.
b. A focus on both parents and the individual.
c. A focus on reducing risk factors while also enhancing protective factors.
d. The use both medication and individual therapy.
Question 2
Which of the following descriptions characterizes the changes in American society's attitudes toward adolescent risky behavior from the 1920s to today?
a. In the 1920s it was not seen as a serious problem, whereas today
risky behavior is seen as a serious problem.
b. In the 1920s risky behavior was seen as a problem that could be addressed by social programs, like community activities for adolescents, whereas today we tend to see the problem as within the individual.
c. In the 1920s risky behavior was seen as a problem of the individual who needs treatment, whereas today we tend to see the problem as one that can be addressed by social programs.
d. In the 1920s there was greater concern about risky behavior than there is today, because risky behavior is much rarer now.
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